This Advent season, we want to invite you to be part of the 2023 That Sounds Fun Advent series. This was SUCH a joy to do last year, mattered so much to me and many of y’all, and we are excited to offer it again with an updated and expanded Advent Guidebook. Whether you joined us last year and want to go through the season with us with another year's worth of experiences or you didn’t get to be a part last year, we invite you to this four week journey through hope, peace, joy, and love. And this...
Nov 03, 2023•3 min
Brooke Ligertwood is truly one of my very favorite guests and friends, and man, I'm so grateful that she sat down with us to talk about why worship here on earth matters, cultivating an awareness of God's presence, and experiencing spiritual warfare in the midst of ministry. Brooke's newest album EIGHT is SUCH a good album that I know you're going to love just as much as I do. Every conversation I have with Brooke, I leave feeling strengthened and encouraged in my faith and I am just so thankful...
Nov 02, 2023•51 min
Anticipation is actually one of the gifts of my personality type--I love the days before an awesome thing often as much as I love the thing. But it really works against me in seasons like this. Where I feel the time, the days, the experience, slipping through my fingers. Time moves fast sometimes. I’m feeling that here. I cannot slow time. But I can savor the minutes, days, weeks, months I have here. I’m trying. If you missed the story of why I moved to New York for a couple months, be sure to l...
Nov 01, 2023•10 min
Y'all. I have NO CHILL about this episode. Today on the show I get to talk to my friends Nate Henry and Luke Rodgers who are the hosts of the Blurry Creatures podcast. Their podcast is truly one of my favorites and I've been dying to share it with you guys. Today's conversation is all about how they started the podcast, their experience talking about blurry creatures and spiritual warfare, and of course I HAD to ask them my burning questions about megalodons (you get it...), and about Jesus and ...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 16 min
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Oct 31, 2023•3 min
Today on the show we finish up our Build Your Board series with Devin and Hunter Cordle. As we’ve talked about making sure you’re choosing who is influencing you in a world of influencers, we couldn’t wrap up this series without talking about social media. When we’re thinking about building our board, what role does social media get to play? It includes a lot of voices, so how do we figure out the right boundaries for social media as well as finding ways to learn from people who both think like ...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
As we wrap up this week, we are coming to a close on our coaching conversations. And gosh, this week has been SO. GOOD. Y’all LOVED Janice Gaines when she was on the pod during our Summer Lovin' Series. So of course we had to have her back! And this time, her husband EJ Gaines, joined us as well to help us figure out if our relationships need a coach. Whether you’re married, dating, engaged, or single, a relationship coach may be the person you need to help you navigate the season you’re in. I t...
Oct 27, 2023•43 min
Y'all. I'm having the BEST time this week talking about all the different kinds of coaching. Today's conversation is with my friend, Christy Wright. Christy is a certified business coach and personal development expert, and today we’re talking all about life coaching. What does a life coach even do? And how might one be able to benefit us? We talk about life balance and expectations, feeling disconnected from our bodies, and defining goals and seasons (Christy giving us permission to set a goal ...
Oct 25, 2023•39 min
One of my best friends, Rachel Cruze, is BACK on the show and I’m just having the best time talking to ALL my friends this week about coaching. Rachel loves to help people start winning with money and create a life they’ll love, and today she’s helping us figure out if we actually need a financial coach in our lives, how to be our most generous selves, and how to look at our finances from a place of hope and not fear. I’m so thankful for Rachel and the voice she has on my board! Also. Don’t miss...
Oct 25, 2023•42 min
In a city where I have to pay attention all the time and where I am learning constantly, I’m also being invited by God to LET GO more than I expected. I want to tell you about it. If you missed the story of why I'm moving to New York for a couple months, be sure to listen to AFD in NYC Episode 1, AFD in NYC Episode 2, and AFD in NYC Episode 3. I'd love for you to share your questions or thoughts for more episodes like this with me over on @thatsoundsfunpodcast. See you back here tomorrow on That...
Oct 24, 2023•12 min
My friend, Amanda Tress (founder and CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss) is here today to help answer the question, "How will a health coach help me?" We also go SO much deeper as we talk about where our spiritual health and physical health meet. To be clear, this is not an episode about going on diet or the size of your body. Thinking about a health coach is thinking about how we can be as healthy as possible for as long as possible so we can continue to do what God has called us to do. When you...
Oct 24, 2023•43 min
As we continue our special Build Your Board series, this week, we’re starting a whole week episodes about coaching. We have daily, shorter episodes featuring some specialized coaches who may be the next voice you need to live the life you want. Today's episode is with my manager and business partner, Kelli Haywood, and our business coach, Chris Weinberg. We talk all about entrepreneurship, the difference between a consultant and a coach, and how to know when it's time to find a business coach. W...
Oct 23, 2023•47 min
I'm ALWAYS here for a good bonus conversation! You heard Micah and Shireen Eldridge yesterday as we talked all about who is praying for you? And you guys, if you haven’t listened, you’re definitely going to want to go back and listen HERE!! Micah and Shireen are trusted friends of mine that are so wise and pastor a lot of people in their community. So as we are thinking about finding the voices you need to live the life you want, what if the voice you need is a pastor? What do you do if you ask ...
Oct 20, 2023•14 min
Y'all. Get ready for an amazing note-taking episode! Micah and Shireen Eldridge are two of my favorite pastors who are trusted, faithful friends of mine that I know are praying on my behalf. And as we talk about who might be missing on your board, it maybe a person (or people) who you know are consistently praying for you and want to know when there’s something going on in your life that they can be praying about. We’re going to talk today about what that looks like and why it all matters. Be su...
Oct 19, 2023•58 min
This is one of those conversations that will meet you right where you are no matter what you’re walking through and is an invitation to think truly and critically and kindly about your own story and your own faith. Today's conversation with Seth and Amber Haines fits right in as we're thinking about the voices in our lives, our spiritual growth, and our spiritual leaders. We talked about participating in hope even when you don't feel it, how to disciple kids in the midst of pain caused by the ch...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr
You guys. I'm officially in New York! I wanted to share a few thoughts and experiences I've had as I am learning and living. If you missed the story of why I'm moving to New York for a couple months, be sure to listen to AFD in NYC Episode 1 and AFD in NYC Episode 2. I'd love for you to share your questions or thoughts for more episodes like this with me over on @thatsoundsfunpodcast. See you back here tomorrow on That Sounds Fun Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Oct 17, 2023•11 min
In our last Build Your Board episode, you got to hear from my mentor, Nancy, who disciples me, and today you get to hear from Becca, who I disciple and Harley who Becca disciples. It’s like this little family line of discipleship! Here’s why we wanted to do this… so many of you guys talk to me about wanting these kinds of relationships in your life, but aren’t sure where to start or what to do. We thought it’d be fun to bring on both Becca and Harley, so we can talk about what discipleship pract...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Y'all KNOW we love a Friday show around here!! Having my dear friend, Micah E. Davis, here talking about being a part of a city you love, serving at your local church, and navigating wounds and scars when it comes to church and family, really means the world. Talking about the next generation and celebrating their bold faith is one of the things I love to do the most! I am so thankful for my friends like Micah who are living a life of obedience to what God has called them to do. Make sure you gr...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr
Y'all have been asking me about my mentor, Nancy, for YEARS and I am beyond excited to get to share her voice with you all. As we continue our Build Your Board Series today with Nancy, we get to talk about what exactly mentorship looks like, what to look for in a mentor, and the difference between mentorship and discipleship. Nancy is the ACTUAL best and I can't wait for you all to get a glimpse of the wisdom I'm honored to receive from this spiritual mother of mine. For a full list of all the r...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min
We're continuing our Build Your Board Series with today's episode all about counseling! I'm honored to have Melanie Rogers from Come Alive Counseling with us as we talk about how to know if we need a counselor, what a spiritual director is, and what to do if counseling doesn't fit within our budget. She is one of my favorite therapists and I'm so happy I got to sit down with her! I know some of you are ALL IN on counseling and others of you are unsure or uninterested, and I think this conversati...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr
Y’all talk to me all the time about how hard it is to make new friends as adults, and I get it. So today, four of my best friends--Jami, Kelley, Ashley, and Jen--join me to talk about how our friendships started, what it looks like to maintain friendships as adults with really busy lives, and what we expect from each other. You’ve met them before on other episodes, but I’ve never had all of these friends here at once, so this was a GOOD TIME. For a full list of all the resources from our Build Y...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Today we kick off a special series called Build Your Board where we want to help you find the voices you need to live the life you want…because in a world of influencers, you get to decide who is influencing you. I am so honored to have Al Andrews with me today talking all about loneliness. We knew before we started talking about the voices you need in your life, we wanted to get to the root of it all…loneliness. I think you’re going to love him and the wisdom he brings. For a full list of all t...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Can I just be Annie on a Sunday every now and then? This feels like friend talk anyways. I can't believe I'm leaving for New York City in just four short days. I've been thinking a lot lately about leaving home and how loud FOMO can get. So what do you do when you don't want to do the thing you want to do? If you missed the story of why I'm moving to New York for a couple months, be sure to listen to Episode 1 of AFD in NYC. I'd love for you to share your questions or thoughts for more episodes ...
Oct 01, 2023•13 min
Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your October Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2023•3 min
This is a fun one, y'all! Yours and my favorite Food Network Star, Aarti Sequeira is back to talk all about how her faith impacts her professional life, aging publicly, and staying true to who she is. I am SO excited that Aarti is back on the pod! Her new devotional cookbook, Unwind, is out now. Y'all. This book. It's amazing! I just love this whole idea. My soul felt so full after talking to Aarti and I know yours will too. . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. G...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Have you considered having a “Board of Directors” for your life? The community you surround yourself with helps you grow as a person and grow in your relationship with God. And we want to help you figure out who you need right now and how to find them. For the month of October, we’re hosting Build Your Board, a That Sounds Fun podcast series to help you find the voices you need for the life you want. We’re going to talk about finding friends as an adult, why counselors matter so much, how to fin...
Sep 25, 2023•4 min
Today, I have the honor of getting to talk with Dr. Scot McKnight. I know talking about the church falling apart does NOT sound fun...but it's such a needed conversation right now. So many of us have been or are currently in a complicated spot with a church. Dr. McKnight teaches us about hope, pain, and leadership. Y'all know I also LOVE a good Gospel conversation and this does not disappoint! I think you're really going to love learning from him. His latest book—co-written with Laura Barringer—...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min
We LOVE a Friday bonus episode and this one is extra special! I get to talk to my friend, Dr. Carolyn Weber, who is the author of Surprised by Oxford. Y’all, when I tell you I fell in love with this book the first time I read it...I cannot wait for you to hear Carolyn talk about writing it and now seeing it come to life on the big screen. It is a FASCINATING conversation! This film is playing nationwide for a limited time — so regardless, don’t miss your chance to see my favorite book turned int...
Sep 22, 2023•55 min
We are in a Next Gen era on the pod and I am LOVING it! Riley Clemmons and I have been friends for a long time and I think you're going to love her! Today we are talking about social media boundaries, touring, and her new album, Church Pew. This album is absolutely beautiful and I can't wait for you all to hear it! . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your September Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Today on the show, we are celebrating the release of my brand new kids book So Happy to Know You! which is officially out TODAY. It means so much to me that you all have this book in your hands and in your lives and classrooms...GAH...I know a ton of you always want to hear more about the writing process and the behind the scenes of writing and launching a book, so today the illustrator of So Happy to Know You! (andWhat Sounds Fun to You?) Jennie Poh joins me ALL the way from the UK and for the ...
Sep 19, 2023•56 min
